This space-themed fidget toy features a small planet with a rocket orbiting around it. The planet is formed from two interlocking hemispheres, with a rotating ring captured between them during assembly. Once together, the ring spins smoothly around the sphere, letting the attached rocket circle the planet again and again with a satisfying motion.

The design plays with the idea of orbital motion in a compact mechanical form. The captured ring allows continuous spinning without coming loose, creating the illusion of a rocket endlessly traveling around its planet. It’s a simple mechanism, but the movement feels dynamic and visually interesting, making it both a playful desk toy and a small display piece.

This design is also part of a personal challenge I’m doing for the year 2026: designing and releasing a brand new 3D printable model every single day for an entire year. Each design will explore a different idea—some practical, some playful, some reflective. If you enjoy following creative processes, testing new designs, or simply watching ideas turn into physical objects, feel free to follow along and join me on this 365-day journey.

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